General Safety
Joining together of two pieces of metal
What is welding
Protect hands and fore-arms from the heat, spark, and other hazards during welding
What is welding gloves
Used to keep cylinders from being knocked over
What is a chain
Cables with splices closer then 10 feet can lead to this hazard
What is electrical shock
How many welding fatalities each year
What is 100 welders
Shield their eyes and face from harmful radiation, sparks, and debrs
What is welding helmet
Extremely dangerous to mix with oil or grease
what is oxygen cylinders
Must be close and ready to use in case of emergency
What is a Fire Exinguisher
Electrical shock, burns, loss of vision
What are welding hazards
This clothing material is the safest to wear when welding.
What is cotton or wool
Never taken into confined spaces
What is compressed gas cylinders
Used to protect bystanders
What is welding curtain
Employees injured each year
What is Average of 500,000
To prevent breathing in hazardous gases and fine particles
what is a respirator
Fire, Explosion, Suffocation Asphyxiation, Falling and Flying gas cylinders
What is hazards of compressed gas cylinders
Intense Visible, Ultraviolet, and Infrared
What are the three types of radiation from welding
This increases when the skin is damp.
What is the potential for electric shock.
To protect welders head, neck, and hair from hot sparks and UV radiation
What is a welders cap
20 feet from combustibles & fuel gas cylinders or barrier at least 5’ tall and a fire resistance rating of 30mins
What is Oxygen Cylinder storage
What is the name of the damage done to your eyes when you arc weld without the proper protection
What is arc flash/ flash burn